In the face of Rod's inquiry, John did not answer immediately, on the contrary, he carefully examined Rod in front of him, with a clear expression of trust on his face.

"This is a matter between me and the Rockfield family, Mr. Elant, I don't think there's any need for you to meddle in it, and......... I can't find a reason why you'd get involved. ”

That's just as well.

In response to John's questioning, Rhodes also knew very well that if he didn't know the value of the man in front of him, he would certainly not make such a decision. Although the Rockfield family has declined in the north, it is a traditional aristocracy after all. The difference between the traditional aristocracy and the emerging aristocracy is that the traditional aristocracy does not represent the interests of a family, but a class. Any attack on the traditional aristocracy would be seen as a confrontation provoked against the entire class. This is about the dignity of a ruling class, and if Rhodes acts rashly, he is likely to become persona non grata within the royal party. So it was reasonable for John to have such doubts. If Rhodes were the new aristocracy of the South, it would not be surprising that he would make such a request, and the new aristocracy had always hoped to overthrow the rule of the traditional aristocracy and replace it, so they must have enjoyed things like this. But Rhodes is different, he is in the north and has always been a member of the royal party, although the Rockfield family is not a famous and powerful family in the north at the moment, but to do such an act is undoubtedly suicide for Rhodes.

And now everyone in the south knows that Rhodes and the Shania family are very close, and the famous magic genius of the Shannia family, Marlene, is even in Rhodes's mercenary guild, although from nobles to commoners, no one understands why the heir of the largest family in the Duchy of Moon will surrender his identity to a mercenary guild (it was still a mercenary group before), but it can also be seen that the relationship between the current Rhodes and the Shania family can be seen. And the Shania family is the backbone of the traditional aristocracy, you are so close to the Shania family, and you say that you want to overthrow Rockfield, this is the hell if you let it go to John's letter.

While John's skepticism was legitimate, Rhodes couldn't explain it. He couldn't have told John about his political position, and while Rhodes would have known what was going on on the continent in the future, he couldn't tell John like a wreck.

But if you want to keep Rod speechless just because of this, it's still a little bit worse.

"The reason why I am willing to help you is simple, because I appreciate your strength."

"My strength?"

Hearing this, John's face finally softened a little.

"That's right, Mr. John, you have a lot of strength............ And I don't just mean you. You also have a talent for commanding battles, which is why I want you to be my subordinate. ”

"That's a joke, Mr. Elant, even if I have a knack for marching and fighting, you can't put your mercenary guild under my command. IMHO, if you're just making fun of me. Please stop here, although I am now a prisoner, I am also dignified. ”

"Of course I know that, Mr. John, and I'm not idle and bored to find your pleasure. You see that there are so many beautiful girls waiting for me around me, no matter how boring I am, I won't find a man to have fun at such a late hour. ”

Speaking of this, Rod made a joke lightly. And this also made a smile on John's face, indeed, Rod did not tell him that he valued him and needed him very much. But now John also found the man really interesting, well, not just about his appearance.

Before meeting Rod, John had no good impression of this man, and since the Midsummer Festival, Rod's reputation in the South can be said to be extremely bad, almost at the level of rats crossing the street and everyone shouting and beating. And as a member of the Southern Legion, John did not listen to his colleagues talk about this brutal devil. He is insidious and cunning. Cruel. Cruel, barbaric. Vulgar and despicable, anyway, all the negative words in this world are right for him. Not to mention that he also used that brutal way to kill the heroes and proud of the Southern Harbor, and the Wings of Liberty were destroyed at his hands. This makes people feel that Rhodes is a lackey of the royal family at all, and among the rumors among those civilians, Rhodes is portrayed as a sinister and cunning scum with a heart like a snake and scorpion.

John also had a certain interest in Rode, both of whom were about the same age, and Rod was even younger than him, but he had already achieved such a high level. This naturally attracted John's attention, but John had doubts about the rumors. If Rhodes was as insidious and despicable as the people said, then it would be impossible for the people to see through his disguise. A truly sinister, cunning, despicable and shameless person will not be seen by so many people, otherwise his acting skills will be too bad——— even civilians can see what kind of person you are, this kind of person will not be a dead end in the future? How could he have received such high praise from Her Royal Highness Lydia and the royal party?

And now it seems, it is.

"If you don't want to join the guild and be my subordinate, then I can give you another way."

As he spoke, Rod crossed his hands and looked at John with confidence and pride.

"How's that, Mr. John, would you be interested in becoming my retainer?"

"Retainers?"

Hearing Rod's words, John was slightly stunned, and then he remembered that the man in front of him was not just the president of a mercenary guild, he was also an officially canonized knight!!

An officially recognized nobleman!

Thinking of this, John finally fell silent, as a mercenary, he was naturally unwilling to make this choice. But to be a nobleman's retainer is a completely different story. This is a very good choice for many military personnel. Rhodes knew that John could become a member of the Duchy of Moon in the future, but he himself could not have known this. At the moment, John was just the next cavalry commander of the Southern Legion who seemed to have a bright future. But what will become of the future, he himself does not know. It can even be said that if General Dade had not taken care of himself like his own father, I am afraid that he would still be one of the many ordinary soldiers.

And now, General Dade has been arrested, and even if he escapes back to the Southern Army, he will have no place for himself, and he is afraid that he will be locked up, but if he becomes Rhodes's retainer. Mother's Hatred...............

"Mr. John, how about this?"

Just as John frowned in thought, Rod spoke again.

"I can understand your worries and apprehensions, so I have this offer, two years, you will be a retainer for me for two years, and within these two years I will find an opportunity to fulfill my promise. Avenge you. If, after two years, I still can't fulfill my promise, then you are free to leave, and I will not stop you. But I need to remind you that it's up to me to decide when to take revenge. You know what I mean. ”

Hearing Rod's proposal, John couldn't help but be stunned, but he had to admit that this was indeed a solution, but ......... Two years? Two years later, will he really let himself go?

The answer to this question lies with you, Mr. John. The level of trust we both have in each other, I believe that you will not go back on your word, and whether you believe in my promises. It's up to you. ”

Saying this, Rod crossed his arms, although his expression was still flat and indifferent, but deep down he was a little nervous. After all, there is no basis for commitment and cooperation between the two sides, John is worried that he will turn his face and refuse to admit it when the time comes, why not worry that the man in front of him will pretend to keep his promise and then run away in a blink of an eye, or take the initiative to provoke a fight between himself and the Rockfield family at an inappropriate time in order to achieve his goal?

These are not all delusions made out of nothing. In the middle of the game. Rhodes has seen a lot of such despicable and shameless things, and the player's lower limit is infinitely negative. If you don't have a face, you can do anything. Especially for a large guild like Starlight, it recruits a lot of fresh blood every day. Some of these players are eager to hug their thighs, some are hoping to use Starlight for their own purposes, and some are simply sent by rival guilds to go undercover to try to split. There are also people who specifically target those high-level female players, trying to engage in one-night stands, online dating, naked chats or something to make them ruined. Little Bubblegum and Canary have all encountered similar things, which also shows that the Starlight Tree is very popular and easy to be attacked.

In the history of the game, John's character is reassuring in the general direction, but seeing that he first went to destroy Rockfield to avenge the fight for the country, it shows that in John's heart, the ** of revenge is huge, strong, and even desperate. If that's the case, then can you handle him well?

Rod thought about it again and again, and felt that it was still worth a try, after all, if he succeeded, he would have one more fierce general. Now most of Rhodes' subordinates are good at roundabout combat, and only Anne is a hardliner who dares to attack head-on, but she is not good at leading large troops, preferring to fight alone. But in the battle against the undead legion, relying on the trick of detour alone is not very effective at all, and you must condense your team into a hard giant hammer to smash it down, so as to bring great damage to those undead creatures.

John's potential threat was uncertain, while the threat of the undead was certain, and after comparing the two, Rhodes finally decided to give it a try, anyway, if there was any problem, it was not too late to solve it himself.

John was silent for a long time in the face of Rod's words, and it was obvious that he also shared the same concerns as Rod. And John was probably even more worried than Rhodes might have been. After all, in Rod's memory, John's future was still a good foundation. But in John's eyes, Rhodes has always had a bad reputation, although it seems to be mostly rumors now, but there is no wind and no waves, such a character with a bad evaluation......... Can you really trust him?

"I have two conditions, Mr. Elante."

Eventually, John made up his mind and looked up.

"First, I want you to release my brothers. Second, I want you to be able to get General Dade out safely. ”

"I can agree to the first point, but the second point is impossible, you and I both know the value of General Dade, I can only guarantee the safety of General Dade's life, but it is impossible to let him go."

In the face of John's proposal, Rod answered very resolutely and decisively, and after receiving Rode's answer, John not only did not burst into flames, on the contrary, he showed a smile.

"From now on, then, I will be your retainer, my lord."

Then John spoke.

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